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EDU 221 Block 2, Module 2: All classes are 8:00-11:30, Tuesday and Thursday,Technology Commons Room 104, unless otherwise noted
Projects in this module:

Don't forget the semester-long projects:
Resource: how to cite sources for digital media in this class

Date
What We Will Do In Class Today
What You Need To Have Done Before Class Today

Oct. 27

Class 1
T
  1. how was the field?
    1. add to ISTE Standards for Teachers
    2. add a page to your CM Kit (Tips & Tricks, or CM Tidbits, or ...)
  2. why we do all this: "Did You Know" 2009 version (note1: ~40 slides in 4:45; note2: you saw 2007 version in Dr. Grace's class 8)
  3. reminders/intro to Module 2 and a calendar:
    1. final reflection
    2. classroom management textbook
      1. chapter (final iBook)
      2. presentation
    3. WebQuest
    4. "3-2-1" Report
      1. What is Web 2.0? (and 3.0 and 4.0...)
    5. finish Classroom Management Kit
    6. following a technology-using educator
    7. finish Wes Fryer's digital book
    8. another look at digital storytelling
      1. modified and replaced with Working Standards Portfolio
  4. don't forget you can "redo" MEL or student sample or any blog entries, etc.
  5. Introduction to WebQuests
  6. NOTE: if you come to classes prepared, you should be able to do most of the Web design and creation of your WebQuest in class; homework is:
      1. first draft of your Intro and Conclusion
      2. first draft of your Process
      3. graphics
  7. finding Web sites that won't get you fired
Due:

In Progress:

Oct 29

Class 2
Th
  1. turn in WebQuest critique packet
  2. finish Introduction to WebQuests
  3. look at WebQuest resources
  4. ACTEM Survey and certificate
  5. revisit ISTE Standards-Teachers
    1. anything in the field?
    2. ACTEM (both participation and presentation)
  6. revisit ISTE Standards-Students
    1. what did you see in the field? add to your spreadsheet (talk to colleagues for ideas)--what are the SAMR levels of what you saw
    2. delete column about professional development
    3. know that in the future there is "refresh"--and an opportunity to have input
  7. Peer Feedback on Classroom Management Chapters
  8. Start to build your WebQuest
Due:
  • finish 4-page packet of WebQuest critiques
  • copy and paste your GRASPS, Understandings, and Task Summary from your Dr. Grace unit into your personal WebQuest page on the artifacts wiki
  • write (create from scratch) your Introduction and Conclusion to your WebQuest on your personal WebQuest page on the artifacts wiki
  • evaluating information Web sites; post your completed form on the artifacts wiki if you didn't finish in class
  • update the text of your CM textbook chapter to incorporate Dr. Theresa's edits and comments


In Progress:

Nov 3

Class 3
T
  1. Mission Citizen
  2. Time with teams to start planning presentation
    1. what strengths do you bring and does your partner(s) bring to the table; how will you handle this project differently than the last one?
    2. share your "needs" when it comes to 3-2-1
    3. look at the presentation planning document
    4. when and where would you prefer to present?
  3. Blackboard...Emerging Technology
  4. ACTEM pictures on artifacts page
  5. Back to WebQuests:
    1. How to celebrate WebQuests?
    2. process section
      1. self check for presentation (items on checklist)
      2. self check for first person--do a CTRL-F for "find" and look for we, I, our
      3. self-check for school-like words and re-word the sentence containing them to be in the scenario: school, student, teacher
      4. peer feedback on process section
    3. work on/finish WebQuests
      1. what's on your wishlist?
      2. the Evaluation section
        1. viewable & downloadable both required
        2. how to make a pdf
      3. add a graphic (header, background, within text) AND GIVE CREDIT
      4. link your student sample and other resources made by you
Due:
  • write your process section (can do in a separate document or directly in your site for your WebQuest)
  • gather graphics...for your WebQuest
  • bring questions/wishlist items (what would you like your WebQuest to look like) to class
  • final version of Classroom Management Textbook Chapter in iBook format (upload both iBook and .pdf)

In Progress:

Nov 5

Class 4
Th
  1. Horsengoggle for presentation times/days
  2. evaluating information Web sites (the assignment) and teaching your students how (resources) and if you do have students find their own as part of the WebQuest, you must approve them
  3. Weebly navigation...need to see names of pages, not just click on menu icon
  4. zip files...what they are, how to make them
  5. Prep for Twitter Chat
  6. brainstorm tech issues and back up plans
    1. bug-proof one of your lessons
  7. work on Classroom Management Kit
  8. time with teammate
    1. presentation planning document
Due:
weekend

if your team is presenting Tuesday and you have homework you want classmates to do before Tuesday, submit it before 8:00am Sunday

Nov 10

Class 5
T
WebQuest celebration
sign up for TIM time
feedback to presenters
Classroom Management Presentations 1-3
Due:
  • final versions of WebQuests due--what's online at 8:00am is what will be assessed
  • fill out both pages of the WebQuest self-evaluation and email to Dr. Theresa (it's the assessment tool with a second page of questions)
  • another page of your Classroom Management Kit
  • if your team is presenting Thursday and you have homework you want classmates to do before Thursday, submit it before 8:00am today
  • presentation homework from colleagues:


In Progress:

Nov 12

Class 6
Th
Classroom Management Presentations 4-7
feedback to presenters from colleagues
Dr. Theresa feedback to presenters

practice Google Hangout
Due:

In Progress:
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Nov 16
8:30-9:30pm
Join the Twitter Chat #edchatme ... participating in this counts as following a technology-using educator
be sure to introduce yourself at the beginning of the chat and say goodbye at the end ... you can choose whether to "lurk" or participate in between

Nov 23

Class 7
M
  1. reflecting on all the feedback from your classroom management presentation
  2. Gardiner civil rights team
  3. revisiting Fires
  4. finish ISTE Standards for Students spreadsheet and upload to artifacts wiki by your exit interview
  5. revisit ISTE Standards-Teachers
  6. Working Standards Portfolio
Due:

In Progress:

Nov 24

Class 8
T
  1. UMF evaluations will be done after exit conference
  2. look at Blackboard
    1. click on name of assignment to get details of expectations and link to wiki page
    2. click on comment icon when highlighted to see comments
  3. how millennial are you?
  4. check in on social bookmarking...share organizational style, get in teams with a mix of diigo, pinterest, delicious and show each other how yours works
  5. don't trust the cloud . . . back it up yourself
    1. Weebly: email yourself the zip file (archive) of your site
    2. Wix: make a backup (.pdf or screen shot of each page)
    3. Google Sites: make a backup (try Liberation; otherwise do the pdf or screen shot of each page)
  6. resources from fellow TIM, Linda Fuller
  7. 2 index card questions
  8. deadline for any reassessment: 3:30 pm, Thursday Dec. 3--adding office hours on Wed and Thurs
  9. reminder about Celebration and exit conference
  10. Final Reflections presentations
Due:
M, T, W, Th
Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec. 3
Office Hours 2:30-3:30

Dec 3
Deadline for seeing me about re-assessments is during today's office hours 2:30-3:30 OR email me for an appointment and send the email before 2:30 today
ISTE Standards for students needs to be on the wiki before your exit interview with Beth

Dec 15

T
Celebration!